Asphalt Technician

Lafarge Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Asphalt Technician to join their team in Calgary. In this role, you will support quality control and operational performance in the asphalt market, ensuring compliance and excellence in product delivery. This position is ideal for Civil Engineering students and offers a chance to grow your skills in a collaborative environment. If you are self-motivated and passionate about construction materials, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to building a greener and smarter Canada.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Engineering or related field is preferred.
• Relevant experience or education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily asphalt quality control activities in Calgary.
• Support Quality Control Supervisor to meet objectives.
• Prepare monthly production reports and summaries.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Knowledge of Construction Materials

Self-Motivation

Computer Literacy

Education

Post-secondary degree or diploma in Engineering

C.E.T or equivalent

Job description

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Asphalt Technician

Requisition ID: 10610

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2B 0R5

Pay Type: Hourly

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation, and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers’ greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Overview

The Asphalt Quality Control Technician supports commercial excellence and operational performance for the Greater Calgary Asphalt market. The role involves designing and submitting compliant asphalt designs, ensuring economical and easy placement for customers, and providing quality control checks throughout production. Responsibilities include plant adjustments, monitoring raw resources, and ensuring correct binders are used to maintain compliance. This seasonal position encourages Civil Engineering students to apply.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Demonstrate a commitment to safety policies and standards.
• Reinforce Lafarge safety standards and ensure 100% compliance.
• Lead safety initiatives through proactive engagement.

Operational Performance

• Manage daily asphalt quality control activities in Calgary.
• Support Quality Control Supervisor to meet objectives.
• Collect, compile, and analyze quality data.
• Collaborate on KPI tracking and benchmarking.
• Support plant personnel to deliver high-quality products.
• Work with supply team to ensure raw material quality.

Commercial Excellence

• Understand customer requirements and build effective relationships.
• Coordinate with operational teams to provide excellent customer service.

Reporting

• Assist in tracking mix optimization and recycling percentages.
• Prepare monthly production reports and summaries.

Relationships with Others’ Jobs

• Manage Quality Control personnel.
• Communicate with plant operations, sales, and after-sales teams.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Post-secondary degree or diploma, preferably in Engineering, C.E.T, or equivalent.
• Relevant experience or education considered.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Technical knowledge of construction materials.
• Self-motivated, disciplined, flexible.
• Computer literate and good negotiator.

Job-Specific Competencies

• Technical learning, decision quality, adaptability.
• Action-oriented, organized, presentation skills.
• Ability to deal with paradoxes and pursue self-development.

Pre-employment medical, drug, alcohol testing, and criminal record check may be required.

Your Lafarge Experience

At Lafarge, explore diverse roles, grow your skills, and contribute to building a greener, smarter Canada. Embrace collaboration and innovation in a culture that values every individual.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Engineering and IT
• Industry: Wholesale Building Materials